City Council wrap

JACK’S BEACH CONCESSION

The Huntington Beach City Council approved an extension of the

rental lease for Jack’s Beach Concession and Dwight’s Beach

Concession, both operated by the Clapp family.

The two businesses provide a variety of beach rentals and food

sales for visitors to Huntington Beach.

Debbie Cook was absent from the meeting.

WHAT IT MEANS

Both Jack’s and Dwight’s will receive a second extension of their

10-year-old lease. The leases will be extended until Dec 31, 2009.

Jack’s Beach Concession pays approximately $21,084 per year in rent

to the city.

GIFT LIMITATION BAN

This is the final reading of an ordinance Councilwoman Debbie Cook

introduced asking the council to further amend the city’s gift ban

ordinance to bring it into full compliance with state law. Mayor Jill

Hardy did not vote on the ordinance, arguing that she may be

receiving more gifts this year than other council members. Hardy has

plans to marry later in the year.

WHAT IT MEANS

Changing the law will create a single set of standards for city

employees and elected officials, who will now simply be instructed to

follow state law.

DOGS IN THE PARK

The City Council passed an ordinance banning dogs in Southern

California Edison parkland areas. The agreement is necessary if the

city wants to continue to use the parks, City Attorney Jennifer

McGrath wrote in a report to the City Council. Keith Bohr voted

against the ordinance.

WHAT IT MEANS

The city will begin enforcing the ban at all parkland owned by

Southern California Edison. Signs will be posted to inform park

visitors about the new rules.